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Best Before or After School Daycare in Temple, TX

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Temple. Average rating: 3.93/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Temple, Texas at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
3.93/5
Parent reviews
284
Top rated (4.5+)
6

Temple has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 284 parent reviews averaging 3.93/5.The largest concentration is in 76504 with 13 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Temple

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Kid Grace Learning Center
    4.49 score
    4.7(12)

    801 S 13th St, Temple, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 187 children

    Kid Grace Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the welcoming Christian environment, genuine care from staff, and spiritual atmosphere. The facility is described as a place where families feel supported and valued.

    welcoming Christian environmentgenuine care and love from staffspiritual focussupportive community
  2. 2
    Kidz Stop
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    804 S 17th St, Temple, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 107 children

    Parents consistently praise Kidz Stop as an exceptional daycare with caring, attentive staff and a welcoming environment. Children reportedly transition happily to the center, enjoy daily activities, and parents receive regular updates on their child's progress. Multiple families report their children are thriving and genuinely love attending.

    Caring and attentive staffnurturing ownerchildren excited to attenddaily parent updates
  3. 3
    My School Oak Park United Methodist
    4.33 score
    4.6(6)

    5505 S 31st St, Temple, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 56 children

    Reviews praise the facility's welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff. However, the reviews appear to be about the church facility rather than the daycare center specifically, making it difficult to assess actual childcare quality and services.

    Nice facilitiesfriendly peoplewelcoming environmentreligious setting
  4. 4
    Peanut Gallery
    4.24 score
    4.3(20)

    519 Guy Dr, Temple, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 326 children

    Parents consistently praise Peanut Gallery/Cadence Academy for caring, attentive staff who genuinely love working with children. The facility is noted for its clean environment, structured curriculum, daily communication with parents, and strong developmental progress across all age groups from infants through school-age children.

    Caring and nurturing staffexcellent teacher-parent communication with daily photosstructured curriculumclean and organized facility
  5. 5
    Young World Preschool And Mother'S Day Out
    4.21 score
    4.3(11)

    2010 Marlandwood Rd, Temple, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 61 children

    Young World Preschool is a small, tight-knit center in Temple, Texas with overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents. The majority of reviews praise the warm, nurturing staff, strong pre-K curriculum, and safe environment, though one negative review raises serious concerns about safety and staff conduct.

    Caring and nurturing staffstrong pre-K curriculum that prepares children for kindergartensmall tight-knit environmentpersonalized attention
  6. 6
    Ebony And Ivorys Childcare And Learning Center
    4.08 score
    4.1(20)

    718 S 11th St, Temple, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 39 children

    Parents consistently praise Ebony and Ivory's Childcare as a loving, nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. The staff, led by Director Ronnie, are described as genuinely caring and intentional educators rather than basic babysitters. Multiple families report multi-year enrollment and strong child development outcomes.

    Warm and welcoming staffgenuine care and love for childrenintentional teaching and learning programsexcellent communication with parents
  7. 7
    Little Learners Education Center
    4.06 score
    4.1(9)

    302 W Avenue U, Temple, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 98 children

    Little Learners Education Center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, owner Amanda, long-term satisfaction, and engaging activities. Negative reviews cite staff phone use, lack of security cameras, safety concerns including unexplained injuries, overcrowding, and insufficient engagement with younger children.

    Caring and friendly staffowner Amandaengaging activitieschildren eager to attend
  8. 8
    Starting Point Childcare Center
    4 score
    4(20)

    514 N 3rd St, Temple, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 110 children

    Starting Point Childcare Center receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and warm environment. Parents consistently highlight their children's love for attending, strong learning experiences, and feeling confident their children are well-cared-for. The center is commended for its communication, security measures, and treating children with genuine affection.

    caring and loving staffexcellent teacher-child relationshipsstrong communication with parents (app updates)security prioritized
  9. 9
    Temple Christian Child Care
    4 score
    4(17)

    5105 W Adams Ave, Temple, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 103 children

    Temple Christian Child Care receives consistently positive reviews with parents praising the caring and responsive staff, clean facility, and secure environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents appreciate the communication about their child's day and needs. The center's Christian values and welcoming atmosphere are frequently highlighted.

    Loving and caring staffclean facilitysecure entrancegood communication with parents
  10. 10
    Marlandwood Daycare
    3.9 score
    3.8(5)

    969 Marlandwood Rd, Temple, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 135 children

    Marlandwood Daycare receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1-5 stars. Most positive reviews praise the caring staff and quality care, while negative reviews express concerns about organization, staff friendliness, and illness management practices, particularly regarding hand-foot-mouth disease outbreaks.

    Caring and friendly staffgood quality carechildren enjoy attending

Rating Distribution

Based on 23 daycares with Google ratings in Temple

4.5 - 5.0
6
4.0 - 4.4
7
3.0 - 3.9
9
Below 3
1

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 284 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Clean facility
4
2Caring and nurturing staff
3

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Temple, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.91avg rating
23 daycares · 19 rated

Church Daycare

4.5avg rating
3 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

3.93avg rating
3 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Temple zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
7650413
4.26
4
7650210
3.99
1
765017
3.26
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Temple (18–333 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

11

Large

76–150 children

14

Very Large

150+ children

4

Map

Daycare types in Temple

Child Daycare & Preschools 23Headstart Programs 3Church Daycare 3Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Temple, Texas

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Temple, Texas, making up 3% of the 30 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Temple have an average rating of 3.93 out of 5 across 23 rated facilities, with 26% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.5 stars. Our analysis covers 284 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Temple, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Before or After School Daycare in Temple

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Temple Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1100 S 33rd St, Temple, TX
Phone
(254) 215-6712

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Temple, Texas, out of 30 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Temple have an average Google rating of 3.93 out of 5 across 23 rated facilities. About 26% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Temple, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Texas's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Texas)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Temple offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 23 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 3 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 3 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Texas typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Temple for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Temple must be licensed by Texas's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.